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Bowfinger(1999)

1h 37mComedyEnglish
6.2/10
950 user ratings

The con is on.

Overview

On the verge of bankruptcy and desperate for his big break, aspiring filmmaker Bobby Bowfinger concocts a crazy plan to make his ultimate dream movie. Rallying a ragtag team that includes a starry-eyed ingenue, a has-been diva and a film studio gofer, he sets out to shoot a blockbuster featuring the biggest star in Hollywood, Kit Ramsey -- only without letting Ramsey know he's in the picture.

Director

Frank Oz

Studio

Universal Pictures

Budget

$55M

Revenue

$99M

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Cast

Steve Martin

Steve Martin

as Bobby Bowfinger

Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy

as Kit Ramsey / Jeffernson 'Jiff' Ramsey

Heather Graham

Heather Graham

as Daisy

Christine Baranski

Christine Baranski

as Carol

Jamie Kennedy

Jamie Kennedy

as Dave

Barry Newman

Barry Newman

as Hal, Kit's Agent

Adam Alexi-Malle

Adam Alexi-Malle

as Afrim

Kohl Sudduth

Kohl Sudduth

as Slater

Terence Stamp

Terence Stamp

as Terry Stricter

Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr.

as Jerry Renfro

Alejandro Patiño

Alejandro Patiño

as Sanchez

Alfred De Contreras

as Martinez

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1999

Runtime

1h 37m

Language

English

Rating

6.2 / 10

Budget

$55M

Box Office

$99M

Production Companies

Universal Pictures • Imagine Entertainment • Brian Grazer Productions

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Where can I watch Bowfinger?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Bowfinger (1999).

What is Bowfinger about?

On the verge of bankruptcy and desperate for his big break, aspiring filmmaker Bobby Bowfinger concocts a crazy plan to make his ultimate dream movie. Rallying a ragtag team that includes a starry-eyed ingenue, a has-been diva and a film studio gofer, he sets out to shoot a blockbuster featuring the biggest star in Hollywood, Kit Ramsey -- only without letting Ramsey know he's in the picture.

Who directed Bowfinger?

Bowfinger was directed by Frank Oz and released in 1999. It is a comedy film.

How long is Bowfinger?

Bowfinger has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).

Who stars in Bowfinger?

The cast of Bowfinger includes Steve Martin as Bobby Bowfinger, Eddie Murphy as Kit Ramsey / Jeffernson 'Jiff' Ramsey, Heather Graham as Daisy, Christine Baranski as Carol, Jamie Kennedy as Dave and more.

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